Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
Returns filed on the Register of Lobbying, newest first, with the policy area and intended results as the lobbyist published them.
To emphasise that an announcement last week from the Department of Agriculture on the pilot scheme for the seasonal work permit scheme is deeply concerning. It has been proposed that the pilot scheme due to commence for the seasonal work permit scheme will only be available for…
To express Irish pig farmers deep disappointment with the unacceptable lack of progress on the specifications for pig housing under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS). This matter has dragged on far too long, leaving farmers in a very difficult position as…
To highlight that Irish and European farmers have continually voiced their opposition to any conclusion of the Mercosur Trade Agreement which has the potential to decimate the Irish and European beef and poultry sectors. Despite this, the European Commission continues to press…
To highlight that restoring the overall competitiveness of the agri-food sector must be a central component of the next Government's term. Ireland's dominance in external agri-food trade relative to our size is a testament to the hard work, dedication and quality of produce from…
To submit the IFA nomination to the Authority Board of Teagasc for the next term.
To propose an enhanced wildlife control programme and a better resourced TB eradication programme to reduce the unacceptable levels of the disease.::To seek the support of Local County Councillors for an enhanced wildlife control programme.
To minimise the impact of the EU veterinary medicine regulations on farmers while ensuring access to competitively priced medicines.
To propose a better Agri-environment scheme for Irish farmers.::Engagement with farmers::- Much improved lines of communications & engagement between key stakeholders (e.g. DAFM, ACRES CP Teams, planners) & farmers is required. There is too much ambiguity and responsibility…
To propose that landowners and IFA must be consulted::- In advance of route selection and the publication of a defined route corridor.::- In protecting the integrity of farm holdings and using all available public lands.::- In ensuring landowners are indemnified against any…
Mandate is seeking support from candidates in relation to their General Election objectives for Donegal i.e. Increase in housing supply, improvements to Letterkenny Hospital, 100% mica redress scheme, improvements in local health services.
Increase awareness of the importance of agtech as an intrinsic part of a sustainable agriculture ecosystem, and identify areas in Budget 2025 which might help enable agtech to fulfill its potential. This includes VAT refund policy for farm investments, optimising operation and…
Improving the visibility among politicians ahead of the General Election of the Irish agtech ecosystem, and increase awareness of its importance to support greater levels of environmental, economic and social sustainability of agriculture.
Lobbying to have sustainable biofuels included in the new Governments Programme for Government
Increase in fishing quotas and funding for fishermen.
To ensure that the manifestoes of the political parties were ambitious for the environment especially Ireland's wild birds and other biodiversity. ::That the Programme for Government would be more ambitious for biodiversity and the environment than some of the manifestoes